College Bound Opportunities
College bound opportunities (cbo) provides assistance to high school and college students of limited means and whose cultural backgrounds may pose barriers to gain entry into a college …
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College Bound Opportunities is a education organization based in HIGHLAND PARK, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 204811544.
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Mission
College bound opportunities (cbo) provides assistance to high school and college students of limited means and whose cultural backgrounds may pose barriers to gain entry into a college or university. Cbo assists them in identifying scholarship opportunities and in guiding them toward the successful coompletion of their higher education experience.
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show College Bound Opportunities with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCollege Bound Opportunities is a registered education nonprofit based in Riverwoods, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 204811544. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
College Bound Opportunities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 204811544. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
College Bound Opportunities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
College Bound Opportunities is located in Riverwoods, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, College Bound Opportunities has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
College Bound Opportunities is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for College Bound Opportunities. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, College Bound Opportunities holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
College Bound Opportunities is a education organization based in HIGHLAND PARK, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 204811544. College Bound Opportunities is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to College Bound Opportunities are generally tax-deductible in the United States. College Bound Opportunities is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204811544, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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COLLEGE BOUND OPPORTUNITIES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (13)
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13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 40 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about College Bound Opportunities
- What is College Bound Opportunities?
- College Bound Opportunities is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Riverwoods, United States. College Bound Opportunities is a education organization based in HIGHLAND PARK, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. EIN: 204811544.
- When was College Bound Opportunities founded?
- College Bound Opportunities was founded in 2006.
- Who leads College Bound Opportunities?
- Karen Lygizos serves as Board Chair.
- Where is College Bound Opportunities located?
- Headquartered in Riverwoods, IL, United States.
- What is College Bound Opportunities's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is College Bound Opportunities trustworthy?
- College Bound Opportunities has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is College Bound Opportunities's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 204811544. Registration: 20-4811544 (United States).
- What is College Bound Opportunities's website?
- http://www.cbo4success.org